07/03/2025
“Due to high temperatures, low humidity levels, low fuel moisture levels, low availability of fire suppression resources, and potential for human caused fires which could severely impact resources and impact public safety; Delta County Undersheriff Quinn Archibeque, acting as the Sheriff's Designee, issued a Sheriff's Order enacting Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Delta County, effective July 3, 2025, at 12:01 AM.
The decision to enter Stage 1 restrictions was made after consulting with Emergency Management, local fire protection districts, state and federal land and wildfire management professionals who determined Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are necessary and prudent to reduce the risk of human caused wildfires to protect residents and personal property within Delta County and neighboring jurisdictions. Stage 1 fire restrictions are also being implemented by neighboring counties and federal land management agencies and residents are encouraged to review local fire restrictions that are in effect if traveling for recreation this 4th of July holiday weekend.
Stage 1 fire restrictions apply to all areas of unincorporated Delta County, including State lands. If you live in City/Town limits, please check with your local police department or Town Hall to confirm if they have adopted County restrictions or have their own fire restrictions. For restrictions on the U.S. Forest Service-Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests, National Park Service lands and Bureau of Land Management lands, please refer to the West Slope Fire Info website.
For full details on what is and is not allowed per the Delta County Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, please visit the Burning Regulations page of the Delta County website and download the Fire Restriction graphic and Fire Restriction Order.”
